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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 432.15 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 432.15 and 220.03 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 432.15 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/432.15 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 432.15 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 95,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,085.96/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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